NHTSASUSPENSION
Kia America, Inc. - Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Published: April 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V244000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Affected Products
Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Lower Control Arm May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V244000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V244000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail. |
| Completion rate | 74.02 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649. |
| Consequence summary | Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC306 |
| Potentially affected | 215 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |